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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
iPod integration 440 440      
Navigation system 3,110 3,110      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695      
Floor mats 90 90      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690      
Satellite radio 750 750      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net     95 95 95
iPod integration 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0      
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Automatic climate control, front 468 468      
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842      
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0      
Floor mats 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 10,670 10,670 470 470 470
Options (change) 3,215 3,215 369 369 369
Destination 950 950 770 770 770
Total Price $58,220 $68,320 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,711
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,220$68,320$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-940-94000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,280$67,380$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,590$4,650$4,650$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$940$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-67-5700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelBoxsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.4 in
Length172.1 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height50.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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